Lead Test Automation Engineer - Playwright with Javascript

About the Role:

As a Software Quality Assurance Lead / Manager, you will be an integral part of our mission to deliver exceptional software quality. You will independently execute specialized QA tasks, manage complex testing processes, and ensure quality outcomes. Your expertise will guide and influence the quality assurance practices across the team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of sophisticated test strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive system and integration testing.
• Drive test automation initiatives and frameworks.
• Coordinate and manage testing activities within projects.
• Ensure thorough defect tracking and resolution processes.
• Develop and implement performance testing methodologies.
• Champion best practices in QA and mentor other team members.
• Evaluate and integrate new testing tools and technologies.
• Conduct detailed reviews of requirement and design documents.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve overall product quality.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps)
• Analyze test results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve product quality
• Advocate for quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, or related field

Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Software industry with 5+ years of strong experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of quality assurance standards for software testing
• Direct experience as a senior tester for major application integration and/or major application product release.
• Strong knowledge on design and creating automation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge and experience on Automation tools like Selenium/Playwright/ Cypress/Tosca and test management tools like QTest.
• Proficient in languages like JavaScript/Java or CodeceptJs Framework.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. Azure DevOps)
• Develop and establish quality assurance measures and testing standards, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout their development/product lifecycles
• Create and execute test plans and scripts that will determine optimal application performance according to specifications
• Test Strategy Development: Design sophisticated test approaches.
• Integration Testing: Ability to conduct and manage system-level testing.
• Automation Frameworks: Expertise in creating and using automation frameworks
• Performance Testing: Advanced skills in performance evaluation.
• Defect Management: Efficient tracking and resolution mechanisms.
• Project Coordination: Ability to oversee QA activities within projects.
• Best Practices: Knowledge of industry-leading QA practices.
• Tool Integration: Familiarity with integrating and optimizing QA tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Excellent communication skills in English is a must